Development Director

Job Description

Director of Development

Community Mediation Services (CMS) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in Queens and throughout New York City since 1983. Our mission is to create and promote opportunities for self-determination, positive decision making, and conflict resolution for individuals, youth, and families grappling with life’s challenges. We accomplish our mission through a variety of programs and services that are offered to the community at no cost. The programs are funded through various city and state government grants. Small revenues are also derived from fee income and contributions.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development will spearhead development efforts, lead strategic fundraising efforts and generate sustainable revenue in support of the fiscal demands of our expanding organization. Core function areas include:

2. Fundraising Campaigns & Donor Relations
• Collaborate across functions to lead annual development initiatives.
• Write proposals for government and private sources.
• Lead annual, planned giving and endowment campaigns.
• Manage major donor outreach, relationships and stewardship.
• Produce content for development and institutional publications.
• Cultivate/manage relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations and government agencies.
• Manage grant activities such as the preparation of funding proposals and donor reports.
• Coordinate development communications between staff, board members and volunteers.

3. Prospect Research
• Lead prospect research to identify and create a prospect portfolio of major donors, corporate sponsors and foundations.
• Establish relationships with all prospects and pursue funding opportunities for CMS.
• Track grant RFPs and monitor publicized funding opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• 3-7 years of proven fundraising experience.
• Experience working with CRM database systems.
• Good public speaking skills, ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated success in setting, meeting and exceeding development goals.
• Experience managing individual giving, grant making, special events and/or endowments.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills are essential.
• Experience managing volunteer teams for fundraising events and related activities.
• Close attention to detail and be able to manage multiple activities.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Jobs@mediatenyc.org for consideration.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Job Description:

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AIM (Advocate, Intervene, Mentor) Program Director

Community Mediation Services, Inc. seeks a qualified LMSW Director to oversee our AIM (Advocate, Intervene, Mentor) program in Jamaica, Queens. This program provides services to adolescents between the ages of 13-18, who are under the supervision of the D.O.P. (Dept. of Probation). Participating youth will be referred from family court and will be engaged in an intensive mentoring program which provides individual casework, workshops, home/school visits and pro-social activities. The full-time position requires the ability to manage a flexible schedule as responsibilities may include some weekends, evenings and rotating on call status. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of juvenile justice and embrace positive youth development.

*Interested Candidates should send their resume/cover letter to CMSyouthjustice@gmail.com
**Phone calls/walk-ins will not be accepted

Educational Requirements:

- LMSW Degree required!

Job Description:

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Youth Mentor

Community Mediation Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Mentor to provide support for participants in our AIM (Advocate, Intervene, Mentor) program in Jamaica, Queens. This program provides services to adolescents between the ages of 13-18, who are under the supervision of the D.O.P. (Dept. of Probation). Participating youth will be referred from family court and will be engaged in an intensive mentoring program which provides individual casework, workshops, home/school visits and pro-social activities. The position requires the ability to manage a flexible schedule as responsibilities may include some weekends, evenings and rotating on call status. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of juvenile justice and embrace positive youth development.

Educational Requirements:

BA degree preferred

Job Description:

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Educational Requirements:

Job Description:

Provide Regents Test Prep. for select H.S. students in the areas of English or Math in Queens/Brooklyn (during lunch hours)

Develop and implement student-centered, interactive, hands-on experiential learning activities in the area of English or Math

Utilize progressive, creative, and innovative methods and instruction models to teach the content area in ways that enable students to make connections across the curricula

Provide differentiated instruction to allow for the various learning styles among students

Set and maintain standards for classroom behavior

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students

Monitor student attendance and participation in program

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Accumulate specialized materials for outside reading and homework

Provide homework assistance as needed in English or Math

Skills:

1-2 years H.S. tutoring experience preferred

Must have strong verbal, written, interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Volunteer Community Mediator

QMN is an extensive community-based and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program.
QMN is funded by the New York State Office of Court Administration and the New York City Criminal Justice Coordinator-Mayor’s Office.

Educational Requirements:

Job Description:

• Experience with disconnected youth and a familiarity with the Queens community is required • Must be available 24/7 to ensure safety of participants and support of program staff as needed • 21 years of age and older and be able to commit to at least one year of mentoring services • Passion, expertise, dedication and/or experience working with moderate to high risk urban youth, ages 13-18